CAFFEINE ADDICTION
Caffeine addiction
Caffeine addiction is so common we don't even notice it most of the time.Coffee is the most frequent source of caffeine, it in also present in other foods and drinks to which you may not realise your caffeine intake.
According to CSPI ( Centre for science in the public Interest ) caffeine is mildly addictive drug which is present naturally or added to widely consumed foods.. according to this site many coffee drinkers experience withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, irritability , sleepiness and lethargy, when they stop drinking coffee.
https://cspinet.org/eating-healthy/ingredients-of-concern/caffeine-chart
Effects of caffeine on human body
Symptoms of caffeine addiction:
As it is a stimulant drug the symptoms are associated with the stimulation of brain and nervous system, which leads to agitation , restlessness, increased heart rate, nervousness, upset stomach and increased urination..Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal:
This might lead to symptoms like lack of concentration,drowsy, feeling depressed, and fatigued, lack of energy and motivation.
Addiction involves not only intake of caffeine but also relying upon this to cope with life. In order to avoid such cases of caffeine addiction, one must take care of the following points:
- Calculate your caffeine intake in a day which may includes coffee,soft drinks,and other common caffeine containing food options.
- If there is any caffeine withdrawal symptoms you may across,make it a note.
- If you experience any of the symptoms while missing out on your caffeine consumption, in this alarming situation, you may consult a doctor for the same.
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